A Commanding Victory
The Windom Pirates erupted into the Class C state tournament with a 5‑0 triumph over the Litchfield Blues, a performance that underscored their dominance and kept their championship hopes alive.
At the mound, Collin Lovell delivered a stellar outing, tossing seven and one‑third innings, fanning seven batters while surrendering just three hits and three walks. His control was evident as he limited the opposition to minimal damage.
Kobe Lovell closed the game with a perfect final frame, pitching one and two‑thirds innings and capping the effort with a run‑producing single that added to the scoreboard.
The lineup clicked as well, with Luke Gilbertson delivering a clutch RBI hit and finishing 2‑for‑4, while Chase McDaniel contributed two runs and a walk, going 1‑for‑4. Their combined efforts built a comfortable lead early and kept the pressure on Litchfield.
Looking Ahead
Windom now stands at 25‑3, while Litchfield’s season ends at 20‑9‑1. The Pirates are set to continue their run as the tournament shifts to Class B games in Shakopee and New Prague this weekend.
Their next test arrives Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Mini Met, where they will meet either the Atwater Chuckers or the Hanska Lakers, a matchup that promises another test of their pitching depth and offensive firepower.